San Diego County records 4th teen flu death

Fourth teen dies from the flu in San Diego County this season: Health officials
A fourth teenager has recently died from the flu in San Diego County, the county’s latest respiratory virus data shows.
San Diego County records fourth teen flu death
San Diego County teenagers continue to pay a high price during the current flu season, with a fourth influenza-related death appearing in county records this week. That’s one more death among those ages 12 to 19 than died during the entire COVID-19 pandemic, underlining the risks that flu season can bring, even to young people.
Fourth San Diego teen dies from the flu, County reports highest numbers in years
The San Diego County confirmed a fourth San Diego teenager died in connection to the flu, marking the highest number in recent years.
Fourth teenager dies from flu in San Diego County: report
Another local teen has died from the flu, marking the fourth teen this year to succumb to virus complications, the San Diego County Health Department confirmed Thursday.
Three San Diego County teens died from the flu this season, health officials say
Three teenagers are among 73 individuals who have died from the flu this season, according to San Diego County’s latest respiratory virus data, a statistic that has prompted public health officials to re-promote vaccinations.
California county sees three teens die of the flu as cases surge
San Diego County health officials are entreating families to get their children vaccinated after three teenagers have died of the flu so far this winter.
San Diego County health officials urge flu vaccinations after teen deaths
It's not too late for children and teens to be vaccinated against influenza this flu season, county health officials said Thursday.
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